the Girl Up Project Awards
Your ideas can change your community. We’re here to fund them. 💜 If you're between 13 and 25, the Girl Up Project Awards offer up to USD $1,000 to help you take action for gender justice. From digital tools to event materials, we’ve got your project covered. ⏰ Don't wait: applications close on October 31st, with no extensions!
Project Awards 2026: Application
Girl Up’s Project Awards fund girls and young activists who want to take action for gender justice in their communities.
Whether you’re just getting started or your club has been active for a while, this is your chance to turn an idea into action, with funding, mentorship, and a global community behind you.
This year you can apply to one of two tiers, depending on where you are in your activism:
Applications are open October 15–31, 2026.
Before you start, visit the Project Awards page: https://girlup.org/programs/fund-growth-nurture-the-movement
There you’ll find all the details about the opportunity, the FAQs, and the Application Package, a step-by-step guide to help you build your application.
LANGUAGE NOTE: You can write your answers in any language. You can use AI to translate them into English before you submit, or leave them in your own language and we’ll translate them with AI.We know AI translation isn’t always the most accurate, so don’t worry: we don’t judge writing style, spelling, or grammar. What matters to us is your idea and your voice.
Whether you’re just getting started or your club has been active for a while, this is your chance to turn an idea into action, with funding, mentorship, and a global community behind you.
This year you can apply to one of two tiers, depending on where you are in your activism:
- LEADER OF SELF: Up to USD 500, for individuals ready to take their first or next step.
- LEADER OF PEERS: Up to USD 1,000, for groups and Club+ that have already taken action and want to grow their impact.
Applications are open October 15–31, 2026.
Before you start, visit the Project Awards page: https://girlup.org/programs/fund-growth-nurture-the-movement
There you’ll find all the details about the opportunity, the FAQs, and the Application Package, a step-by-step guide to help you build your application.
LANGUAGE NOTE: You can write your answers in any language. You can use AI to translate them into English before you submit, or leave them in your own language and we’ll translate them with AI.We know AI translation isn’t always the most accurate, so don’t worry: we don’t judge writing style, spelling, or grammar. What matters to us is your idea and your voice.